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If you are a young person aged between 12-25 and need information relating to general mental health, physical health, work & study and alcohol and other drugs, this section is designed for you.
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Coping with big changes - leaving secondary school
One major transition that most young people experience relates to what happens after leaving secondary school, and this can bring significant changes and challenges.
know your workplace rights
In Australia, we have minimum conditions of employment called the National Employment Standards that apply to all employees covered by the national workplace relations system.
how to make a career plan template
Making a career plan is a bit like planning a road trip from one place to another. On a road trip, we need a map showing where we want to…
what career or job suits me?
It's important to know as much detail as you can about different careers and jobs, and about your own talents and interests so that you can match them against each…
mental health in the workplace
Mental health challenges can throw a curveball into different parts of our lives, like school, hanging out with friends, and even work. But don't sweat it—there's help available.
Other employment services and supports
There are many federal and state government programs that can help support young people get into a job and stay in the workforce. Many are run through community based organisations,…
information on job market research
Job market information gives you details of what jobs are in demand by industry and employers at the moment, and also predicts the jobs that will be needed in the…
writing a resume
To be successful in getting a job is knowing the best way to go about it, and making the most of the opportunity when you do have a job interview.